License Vocational Nurse

Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care, clinical support, care coordination, andpatient education services within a nonprofit outpatient clinic specializing in LGBTQ+ primary care, HIV

specialty care, Ryan White Program services, sexual health, STI prevention and treatment, PrEP/PEP services, and gender-affirming care.

As a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the LVN supports the clinic's goal to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, and other

medically underserved populations. The LVN delivers culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care while supporting Ryan White Program standards related to linkage to care,

retention in care, treatment adherence, and viral suppression.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

· Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatment.

· Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, medication reconciliations, and

screenings.

· Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments.

· Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and treatments as ordered by licensed

providers and within LVN scope of practice.

· Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, laboratory preparation, point-of-care testing, and EKGs

as required.

· Provide wound care and other nursing interventions within scope of practice.

· Monitor patients for adverse reactions and changes in condition and report findings to providers.

· Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

HIV Specialty Care and Ryan White Services

· Support comprehensive HIV medical care for people living with HIV.

· Assist providers in monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART), laboratory testing, and treatment

outcomes.

· Educate patients regarding HIV disease management, medication adherence, laboratory

monitoring, viral suppression, and disease prevention.

· Support rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation and same-day treatment protocols when

appropriate.

· Conduct patient outreach and follow-up regarding laboratory results, medication refills, missed

appointments, and treatment adherence concerns.

· Assist with HIV-related laboratory monitoring including viral load and CD4 testing schedules. ·

Reinforce provider treatment plans and medication instructions.

· Support newly diagnosed patients through linkage-to-care processes.

· Participate in interventions designed to improve retention in care and viral suppression.

LGBTQ+ Affirming and Gender-Affirming Care

· Provide culturally competent and affirming healthcare services to LGBTQ+ patients.

· Consistently utilize patient-selected names, pronouns, and gender identities in all interactions and documentation.

· Support gender-affirming care services through patient education, laboratory coordination, medication administration, and follow-up activities.

· Create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and nonjudgmental care environment.

· Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Administrative Responsibilities

· Process prescription refill requests according to clinic protocols.

· Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, laboratory coordination, and specialty appointment scheduling.

· Manage provider messages and clinical communications as assigned.

· Maintain accurate records and complete documentation within established timeframes.

· Attend required staff meetings, trainings, continuing education programs, and quality management activities.

Quality Improvement & Compliance

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on HIV viral suppression, retention in care, PrEP persistence and adherence, Preventive health measures, patient engagement, and health equity outcomes.

· Ensure culturally competent care delivery aligned with LGBTQ+ health best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

Current and unrestricted State of Texas LVN license.

· Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

· Experience utilizing electronic health record systems.

· Knowledge of clinical workflows, medical terminology, infection prevention, and patient education principles.

· Passion for health equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

·Experience with community health centers, FQHCs, nonprofit healthcare settings, or public health organizations.

· Experience in HIV specialty care, sexual health, PrEP, PEP, or STI services.

· Experience serving LGBTQ+ communities.

· Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems (e.g., eClinicalWorks).

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits:

· Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan

· Affordable health insurance

· Dental and Vision insurance

· Disability insurance

· Life insurance & AD&D

· Employee assistance program

· Generous paid time off and holidays

Schedule:

· Regular schedule Monday to Friday 8AM - 4:30PM

Location:

· One location, In person ·

Off-site, if required